Lessons. . .
Impermanence is often viewed with sorrow. The things we love—our youth, our relationships, our possessions—slip away, sometimes faster than we would like. But Buddhism teaches us to see impermanence not as an enemy but as a teacher.
Impermanence shows us the value of cherishing what is here now. A flower is beautiful precisely because it will wither. A sunset moves us because it fades. Our lives, too, gain meaning not despite their brevity, but because of it.
When we resist impermanence, we cling. We try to freeze moments, preserve youth, or control outcomes. This resistance only multiplies suffering. By contrast, when we accept impermanence, we learn to love more fully and let go more gracefully.
Even our hardships remind us of this truth. Pain, sadness, or fear—all are impermanent. When we are caught in difficulty, it helps to remember: this too shall pass. Nothing stays the same forever.
Impermanence also reminds us to live mindfully. If we waste today in distraction or bitterness, we lose something precious we cannot reclaim. Each moment is fleeting and therefore infinitely valuable.
The Buddha encouraged us to reflect often on impermanence, not to make us despair but to wake us up. To see that the fleeting nature of all things is not a curse but a gift. Impermanence is the teacher that urges us to live, love, and awaken—today.
Peace and Love, Jim
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